Individual Chocolate Mousse Cakes

Nothing makes for a more delicious, impressive dessert than serving individual chocolate melting cakes to your guests. Feature recipe on ABC's The View

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups sugar, divided

1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/8 teaspoon salt

3/4 cup water

5 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

1 tablespoon dark rum

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

1 large egg white

Cooking spray

Nutritional Information

Calories 213

Caloriesfromfat 27%

Fat 6.4g

Satfat 3.6g

Monofat 1g

Polyfat 0.2g

Protein 3.6g

Carbohydrate 36.8g

Fiber 2.6g

Cholesterol 43mg

Iron 0.9mg

Sodium 49mg

Calcium 12mg

Calories 213

Caloriesfromfat 27%

Fat 6.4g

Satfat 3.6g

Monofat 1g

Polyfat 0.2g

Protein 3.6g

Carbohydrate 36.8g

Fiber 2.6g

Cholesterol 43mg

Iron 0.9mg

Sodium 49mg

Calcium 12mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.

Step 2

Combine 3/4 cup sugar, cocoa, flour, and salt in a small saucepan. Add water; stir well with a whisk. Bring to a simmer over medium heat; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Place chopped chocolate in a large bowl. Pour hot cocoa mixture over chocolate; stir until chocolate melts. Stir in the rum and vanilla.

Step 3

Place 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, and egg white in a bowl; beat with a mixer at high speed for 6 minutes. Gently fold the egg mixture into chocolate mixture.

Step 4

Divide chocolate mixture evenly among 10 (4-ounce) ramekins coated with cooking spray. Place ramekins in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan; add hot water to pan to a depth of 1 inch. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until puffy and set. Serve warm.

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Ratings & Reviews

bjane1's Review

These are outrageously good! Gooey, chocolately, and rich. I've made them for many occasions. Easy to make and I just microwave them about 10 seconds each before serving. I sprinkle a little powdered sugar on top which gives it a nice finish.